Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?

Author: Andrew Lawler

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-12-02

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1476729913

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Veteran journalist Andrew Lawler delivers a “fascinating and delightful…globetrotting tour” (Wall Street Journal) with the animal that has been most crucial to the spread of civilization—the chicken. In a masterful combination of historical sleuthing and journalistic adventure, veteran reporter Andrew Lawler “opens a window on civilization, evolution, capitalism, and ethics” (New York) with a fascinating account of the most successful of all cross-species relationships—the partnership between human and chicken. This “splendid book full of obsessive travel and research in history” (Kirkus Reviews) explores how people through the ages embraced the chicken as a messenger of the gods, an all-purpose medicine, an emblem of resurrection, a powerful sex symbol, a gambling aid, a handy research tool, an inspiration for bravery, the epitome of evil, and, of course, the star of the world’s most famous joke. Queen Victoria was obsessed with the chicken. Socrates’s last words embraced it. Charles Darwin and Louis Pasteur used it for scientific breakthroughs. Religious leaders of all stripes have praised it. Now neuroscientists are uncovering signs of a deep intelligence that offers insights into human behavior. Trekking from the jungles of southeast Asia through the Middle East and beyond, Lawler discovers the secrets behind the fowl’s transformation from a shy, wild bird into an animal of astonishing versatility, capable of serving our species’ changing needs more than the horse, cow, or dog. The natural history of the chicken, and its role in entertainment, food history, and food politics, as well as the debate raging over animal welfare, comes to light in this “witty, conversational” (Booklist) volume.

Genetics of the Fowl
Genetics of the Fowl

Author: F. B. Hutt

Publisher: Norton Creek Press

Published: 2003-05

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 0972177035

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This has been the indispensable companion of chicken breeders since its introduction in 1949. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body size, disease resistance, and much more. (Animals/Pets)

Invasive Birds
Invasive Birds

Author: Colleen T. Downs

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2020-12-07

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1789242061

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Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour, natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future control methods. Full colour photographs assist with species identification and global distribution maps give a visual representation of the current known distributions of these species. The second part of the book discusses the biogeographical aspects of avian invasions, highlighting current and emerging invasive species across different regions of the world. The third section considers the impact of invasive species on native communities, problems associated with invasive bird management and the use of citizen science in the study of invasive birds.

Social Organization in the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus Gallus Subsp.).
Social Organization in the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus Gallus Subsp.).

Author: Edwin M 1926- Banks

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781013512216

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Junglefowls
Junglefowls

Author: Source Wikipedia

Publisher: University-Press.org

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781230575407

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 86. Chapters: Chicken breeds, List of chicken breeds, Red Junglefowl, Barnevelder, Sebright, Silkie, Grey Junglefowl, Asil, Araucana, Serama, Java, Sussex, Bekisar, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Buckeye, Rhode Island Red, Wyandotte, Philippine Native Chicken, Marans, Broiler, Polish, Scots Dumpy, Naked Neck, Chantecler, Dutch Bantam, Green Junglefowl, Orpington, Booted Bantam, Faverolles, Dominique, Derbyshire Redcap, Delaware, Australorp, Brahma, Croad Langshan, Ameraucana, Dorking, Plymouth Rock, Lamona, Orloff, Nankin, American Game, Houdan, Old English Game, Japanese Bantam, Egyptian Fayoumi, Vorwerk, Rouen Duck, New Hampshire, Modern Game, Iowa Blue, Cochin, Blue Foot Chicken, Manx Rumpy, Kosova Long Crowing Roster, Black Shumen chicken, Starozagorska red chicken, Hamburg, Rosecomb, Saipan Jungle Fowl, Leghorn, Marsh Daisy, Blue Hen of Delaware, Kadaknath, Bresse, Sultan, Scots Grey, Pekin, Jersey Giant, Yokohama, Cornish, Belgian Bearded d'Anvers, Minorca, Lakenvelder, Belgian Bearded d'Uccle, Cubalaya, Easter Egger, Onagadori, Daisy Belle, Winnebago, Ancona, Norfolk Grey, Westphalian chicken, Rhode Island White, Welsummer, Campine, Penedesenca, Andalusian, Malay, Freedom Ranger chickens, Sumatra, Crevec ur, East Frisian Gull, Appenzeller, Phoenix, Sicilian Buttercup, Kraienkoppe, Sex Link, Bergischer Long Crower, Jangmigye, Braekel, Norwegian Jaerhone, Asturian Painted Hen, Schweizer chicken, Old English Pheasant Fowl, Shamo, ISA Brown, White-Faced Black Spanish, German Langshan, Brabanter, Red Shaver, Ayam Cemani, Frizzle, Ixworth, California Gray, Barbu de Watermael, Catalana, Sulmtaler, Holland, North Holland Blue, Belgian d'Everberg, Cream Legbar, La Fleche, Dekalb Amberlink, Lohmann Brown, Ga Noi, Ayam Kedu, Amarela, Tomaru, Silkie bantam, Miss Pepperpot